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Spain: Payroll & Employment Facts
Verified statutory employment facts for Spain, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the Spain employer-of-record guide and the Spain country hub.
What is the minimum wage in Spain?
| National minimum wage |
€1,221.00 / month
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|---|---|
| Next review date |
Not available
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What employer social contributions apply in Spain?
Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.
| Employer social security rate |
30.65%
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|---|---|
| Pension |
0.70%
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| Healthcare |
Not available
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| Annual contribution ceiling |
59,607.6 EUR
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| Total employer burden |
32.1 - 37.75%
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What notice and leave rules apply in Spain?
Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.
| Length of service | Employer notice |
|---|---|
| 0+ months | 2 weeks |
Checked 2026-06-06
| Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) |
Permitted
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|---|---|
| Minimum annual leave |
22 days
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| Annual leave includes public holidays |
No
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| Public holidays per year |
14 days
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Is 13th-month pay required in Spain?
None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.
| Thirteenth-month pay required |
Yes
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|---|---|
| Profit sharing required |
No
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| Holiday bonus required |
No
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How is severance calculated in Spain?
| Formula |
20 days of salary for each year of service, with periods of service less than one year being prorated on a monthly basis. The total compensation is capped at a maximum of 12 months' salary.
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|---|---|
| Per-year multiplier |
20 days
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| Minimum qualifying tenure |
1 months
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| Calculation base |
Gross
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